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Wabamun
School
The PRIDE of the Community
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2020-2021
Wabamun School has....
Perseverance Resilience Integrity Determination Empathy
The Wabamun School PRIDE program centers on the core virtues of
Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy. Our
staff work at promoting the PRIDE virtues, and proudly give out recognition
awards during the school year. All students may be nominated by any staff
member, and these PRIDE awards are drawn to recognize all students.
Members of the Wabamun School community value these virtues as positive
contributing factors to inclusion, citizenship, social responsibility, and wellness.
The symbol for PRIDE is the WILD.
Calendar of School Events 1st Day of School Kindergarten - 9 Aug.31 Labour Day Holiday Sept. 7 Meet the Staff BBQ Sept. 16 Terry Fox Run Day Sept. 30 Staff Planning & Development Day Oct. 9 Thanksgiving Holiday Oct. 12 Individual Student Photos Oct. 14 Fall Book Fair Oct. 19-30 Remembrance Day Ceremony in School Nov. 6 Fall Break (Includes Remembrance Day Nov. 11) Nov. 9-13 Christmas Concert Dec. 16 Day in Lieu (no school) Dec. 18 Christmas Break - Students return Jan. 4/21 Dec. 21-Jan 1 Day in Lieu (no school) Jan. 22 Teachers’ Convention Feb. 4 & 5 Spring Book Fair Feb. 8-19 Staff Professional Development Day Feb. 12 Family Day Holiday Feb. 15 Staff Professional Development Day March 5 Spring Break (including Easter) Mar. 26-Apr. 5 Staff Professional Development Day April 6 Day in Lieu (no school) April 23 Swimming Lessons (Grades 1-5) April 26-30 Staff Planning & Development Day May 21 Victoria Day Holiday May 24 Volunteer Appreciation Day June 9 Dragonfly Festival Community Breakfast June 25 Dragonfly Festival Weekend June 25-27 Last Day of School June 29 Staff Planning & Development Day June 30
VISION
Our students possess the confidence, resilience, insight and skills required to
thrive in and positively impact the world.
MISSION
We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and
healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain di-
versity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success.
VALUES & BELIEFS
We are a caring and compassionate organization—guided by what’s in the best
interest of our students
We believe learning is the foundation of all we do
We value trust and mutual respect among all of our education stakeholders
We embrace open and honest communication
We value and respect inclusion and diversity within our schools
We are committed to providing safe and caring places for all students to learn
We believe integrity and fairness are key pillars for student growth
SCHOOL MOTTO
The PRIDE of the Community
PRIORITIES
Numeracy is the ability, confidence and willingness to engage with
quantitative and spatial information to make informed decisions in all aspects of
daily living.
Literacy is the ability, confidence and willingness to engage with language to
acquire, construct and communicate meaning in all aspects of daily living.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from tough situations. Despite
challenging or stressful experiences, resilient individuals have developed skills to
adapt and move forward. Resiliency is built through the combination of
supportive relationships, adaptive skill building and positive experiences.
experiences.School Time Table
7:35 - 7:45 BUS ARRIVAL
7:35 - 7:57 Morning Supervision
7:57 - 8:02 Attendance/Agendas/Announcements
8:02 - 8:43 Block 1
8:43 - 9:24 Block 2
9:24 - 10:05 Block 3
10:05 - 10:20 Recess
10:20 - 11:01 Block 4
11:01 - 11:42 Block 5
11:42 - 12:12 Lunch Recess
12:12 - 12:32 Lunch in Classrooms
12:32 - 1:13 Block 6
1:13 - 1:54 Block 7
1:54 - 2:35 Block 8
2:35 - 2:45 After School Bus Supervision
Wabamun School Staff
Mr. L. Worthington: lworthington@psd70.ab.ca …..……... Principal
Mrs. D. Harris: Debbie.harris@psd70.ab.ca ………......…… Secretary
Mrs. S. Wiebe: swiebe@psd70.ab.ca ….….....................Early Years
Mr. D. Kucher: dkucher@psd70.ab.ca ……..……..……….… Early Years
Mrs. K. Saunders: ksaunders@psd70.ab.ca ………..…. Middle Years
Mr. B. Pon: bpon@psd70.ab.ca ……………….……….……. Middle Years
Mrs. J. Stankov: jstankov@psd70.ab.ca …..…….……….. Middle Years
Mrs. D. Miller: dmiller@psd70.ab.ca …………….……...Librarian/E.A.
Mrs. R. Chase: rchase@psd70.ab.ca ….…..….....Education Assistant
Mrs. B. Smith: BLSmith@psd70.ab.ca ...……….……...……..CaretakerALL VISITORS, INCLUDING PARENTS AND GUARDIANS, ENTERING THE SCHOOL DURING CLASS TIME MUST SIGN IN AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE. This is to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff during an emergency and to minimize interruption of instructional time. We are more than happy to assist visitors by collecting students from their class or drop off belongings, lunches etc. to students. Other Student Policies: Attendance: Students are expected to attend school every day and arrive on time. The first bell at 7:57a.m. is the attendance bell. Lunch break is from 11:42a.m.— 12:32p.m. School dismisses at 2:35p.m. If your child will be away (ill, appointment, etc.) call the school by 9:00a.m. and let us know the reason for the absence. Voicemail messages can be left before and after school. Internet/Network/Computer Use agreement: All parents/guardians are required to complete this user agreement online prior to student use of school computers. Locker License Agreement (grades 6 - 9): This agreement must be completed online before a locker & lock may be assigned. This agreement is subject to the conditions identified in the PSD70 Drug Free Protocol. There is no locker rental fee. Locks are provided and must be used to keep belongings safe. Classroom Interruptions: To minimize classroom interruptions, we ask that parents dropping off lunches, books, etc. leave them in the office and students will be called to pick them up. If you phone the school to speak to your child on a non-urgent basis, please leave a message and they will be called to the office to return the call during a break. Bike Safety Bikes ridden to school should be locked and stored in the designated area. Helmets are the law and must be worn by all students. Students riding bikes are to remain on sidewalks and stay clear of the parking areas at all times. Bus The school bus is considered an extension of the classroom and therefore classroom conduct is to be observed at all times. Read and retain the ‘School Bus Regulations’ which each family receives from your bus driver at the beginning of each school year. Field Trips: Written consent is required for students to attend field trips where transportation is required. Staff can, and will, keep students back from field trips and other school activities due to misbehavior or at the discretion of staff.
Phone Calls: Students are welcome to use the school phones to reply to urgent or important messages from parents, or to call home if they are ill, as cell phone use is not permitted during class time. Leaving School Property : Students are not permitted to leave school property during the school day, other than to go home for lunch or to a scheduled appointment. If a student must leave early (e.g. medical appointment), parents are to come into the school and sign them out at the office. All bus students are to remain at the school during lunch, unless picked up by their parent and arrangements have been made through the office. Students who live within the Village and do not ride the bus to school are required to have their parents complete a form to indicate permission for their child to leave the school property during lunchtime to go home and eat. Students are not supervised by the school when they are off school property at lunchtime. Outdoor Recess: Students should be dressed appropriately for the weather conditions, and are expected to be outside for morning and lunch recess unless the temperature is very cold or it is extremely wet. Students may play in the playground or fenced in area of the schoolyard. No play is permitted at the front of the school. Students are expected to follow playground behaviour and safety expectations. Medication: If your child requires long-term medication contact the school for information and to complete the necessary forms. If your child requires medication on a temporary basis, please adjust the dosing schedule, if possible, so medication is taken at home. If this is not possible please send a single dose with your child to take and write a note in the agenda so their teacher is aware that they have the medication with them. Electronics / Technology usage Students who chose to bring cellular phones or iPods into the school are to keep these devices in their lockers during the day. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring Chrome Books or laptops to class to aid in their learning at the teachers discretion. Students are to bring mathematic calculators for use in classes as indicated on the supply list. Electronic equipment may be confiscated when not used in compliance with Parkland School Division Policy. This means that during the duration of the school day (breaks & recesses included), personal devices are to remain in lockers. At a staff members request, students may use laptops, and wired headphones if needed. If students require wired headphones we (the school) can provide them. Initially students will receive a reminder. Repeated use of personal devices may result in the devices being kept in the office for the day, devices being kept until they are claimed by a parent/ guardian, and/or suspension. Report Cards Students receive three Progress Reports per year. Wabamun School utilizes the Parkland School Division computer generated reporting system. Report Cards are available online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Dress Code, Grooming and Footwear
The Dress Code of Wabamun School exists to ensure that the appropriate conditions
for learning exist in all areas of our school. All students are required to dress in a
neat, clean, and appropriate manner conducive to a positive school atmosphere and
learning environment, and doesn’t inhibit (prevent) learning from happening. While
decisions regarding appropriate clothing may be subjective, the Parkland School
Division Code of Conduct states that everyone must: 1. Acknowledge the right of
everyone to be treated with dignity, at all times; 2. Honour the role(s) of persons in
positions of authority.
Students will be asked to alter their clothing if it is deemed unacceptable, overly
revealing or disrespectful in any way by a member of Wabamun School’s staff. If
required, students will be asked to change clothing if it is not appropriate. Parents
will be notified if an issue persists.
Please note the following:
Each teacher sets the classroom specific conditions for learning that are to be
respected and followed by each student in that classroom.
Appropriate school clothing means that it is:
Effective for the learning task
Gym apparel is suggested for students in grades 4- 9.
Footwear must match the activity
Not revealing
tops must meet waistband of pants, undergarments must be completely
covered
shorts or skirts must be appropriate in length
Not harmful in message: messages printed on clothing are in good taste (alcohol/
drug related, profanity, violence, and sexually inappropriate are not allowed).
For the purpose of student safety, staff members must be able to make eye
contact with students at any time. Sunglasses, hoods and hats that obstruct eye
contact are not permitted.
Outdoor clothing must reflect weather conditions. In winter, you must have warm
boots, jackets, mitts and something to cover your head. You are asked to wear
footwear appropriate to the weather conditions. Please place your outdoor shoes
in the designated areas of the school. Remember, we are always trying to leave a
place better than we found it.
Students are to wear indoor shoes at all times in the school for health reasons as
well as in the event of a fire drill.
Parkland School Division’s Patriotic Exercises Administrative Procedure 208 states
that O’ Canada will be played in all schools at the beginning of each school day.
Notwithstanding individual classroom conditions for learning, hats must be removed
during the National Anthem.Wabamun School Fee Schedule 2020-2021
Wabamun School Student Fees $ Amount
Cultural Events - All Grades 25.00
Class Field Trips - All grades 50.00
CTF Complimentary Courses $ Amount
Select Complimentary Courses – CTF (Career Technology
120.00
Foundation) $40 per Term - 3 Terms per year (Grade 6-9)
Wabamun School Optional Fees $ Amount
Yearbooks 20.00
Swimming Lessons (April 26-30, 2021) Grade 1-5 only 55.00
Horse Therapy (6 sessions) 300.00
Full Time Kindergarten (to be paid 30 days prior to attendance) 100/month
Basketball/Volleyball/Soccer (Fees are per team) 50.00
Cross Country Running (covers all races)
20.00
Archery (Additional fees for individual tournaments)
Track & Field/Badminton (Fees are per team) 20.00
Additional Fees may be added after the publication of this Fee Schedule
Agenda Planners will be provided for all students free of charge. If a replacement is
required they may be purchased for a fee of $10.
Cultural Fees are $25 per student in Kindergarten - Grade 9 to assist with costs of Cultural
Events, Performances and Guests throughout the school year.
Field Trip Fees are $50 per student in Kindergarten - Grade 9 and cover all classroom
fieldtrips and transportation associated with those field trips.
Swimming: $55.00 (this fee covers: access to the site, instruction fees and subsidizes
transportation costs) for students in Grades 1-5.
Extra-Curricular Sports: Wabamun School participates in the WCJHAA and a fee of
$20—$50 is required by students participating in each school team sport. Team uniforms
are provided and a deposit may be required to pay and will be returned upon return of the
uniform. Additional Fees will be charged for Archery Tournaments.
Some sports fees may be granted through the JumpStart grant. Contact the school for more information.Parkland School Division Code of Conduct
In Parkland School Division, all members of our school community are expected
to promote and demonstrate respect, civility, and responsible citizenship. With
these goals in mind, everyone must:
Demonstrate honesty and integrity
Respect differences in people, their ideas and their opinions
Acknowledge the right of everyone to be treated with dignity, at all
times
Take appropriate measures to help those in need
Use non-violent means to resolve conflict
Honour the role(s) of persons in positions of authority
Show care and regard for school property and the property of others
Comply with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws
In Parkland School Division, we are all models for the kinds of citizens we desire
to be. We teach and learn by example.
Conflict, Mean Behavior and Bullying: What’s the difference?
When a child is having a problem with her or his peers, it can be hard for parents
to know what is really happening – is it bullying? Or is it something else?
Each type of behaviour must be handled differently, to keep children safe and
help them learn how to get along with others.
Peer Conflict
Conflict between and among peers is a natural part of growing up. Children will
have times when they disagree and can’t solve their own problems. They may
even become so frustrated that they say mean things or act out physically by
hitting, kicking or trying to hurt.
If it’s peer conflict you will be aware that these children:
Usually choose to play or hang out together;
Have equal power (similar age, size, social status, etc.);
Are equally upset;
Are both interested in the outcome; and
Will be able to work things out with adult help (after calming down).
Adults can respond by helping the children talk it out, and see each other’s
perspective. This is often referred to as “conflict resolution”.Mean Behaviour
Children may try out behaviours to assert themselves – sometimes saying or doing mean
things – such as making fun of others, using a hurtful name, taking something without
permission, leaving a child out, or “budging” in line.
If it is mean behavior, usually:
It is not planned and seems to happen spontaneously or by chance;
It may be aimed at any child nearby;
The child being mean may feel badly when an adult points out the harm they’ve
caused.
When adults see mean behavior they should not ignore it. Adults should respond quickly,
firmly and respectfully to stop the behavior, to let kids know that their actions are hurtful
and to re-direct children to more positive behaviour.
This quick response stops children from developing a pattern of mean behaviour as their
way of interacting with peers, and prevents mean behavior from escalating into bullying.
It is a lot easier to correct a child for one nasty comment than to change a pattern of
cruelty that grows over time.
Bullying Behaviour
Bullying is serious behavior that has three key features – all three must be present for
the situation to be considered bullying:
Power imbalance --- one child clearly has power over the other(s), which may be due
to age, size, social status, and so on.
Intention to harm --- the purpose of the bullying behaviour is to harm or hurt other(s)
– it’s intended to be mean and is clearly not accidental.
Repeated over time --- Bullying behaviour continues over time, and gets worse with
repetition. There is a real or implied threat that the behaviour will not stop, and in
fact will become even more serious.
The effect on the child who is being bullied is increased fear, apprehension, and distress.
Often by the time adults find out about what is happening, the child has tried many ways
to stop the bullying but cannot do so on their own.
Adults must address the bullying behaviour and ensure the safety of the student who has
been targeted. They also need to reassure the children who may have witnessed the
behaviour that adults are taking care of it.
When schools respond to bullying, staff will also help the child who has been bullying
others to take responsibility for their actions, and change their behaviour. They will
monitor the situation to ensure the bullying stops, and will support the child who has
been bullied to regain confidence and a sense of safety. Staff may follow-up with the
students who observed the behaviour to help them learn what to do when they see
bullying.
The “conflict resolution” style of bringing the children together is not recommended in
bullying situations, until considerable time has gone by and all children are feeling safe
enough to talk about what happened so that relationships can be healed.
Permission for use granted by: Social Responsibility & Diversity Team – Vancouver School District #39.Daily 5, Fountas & Pinnell and Jump Math
Daily 5, Fountas & Pinnell and Jump Math are school wide programs used at
Wabamun School to improve students’ academic performance and overall
success.
Daily 5 – The Daily 5™ is a framework for structuring literacy
time so students develop lifelong habits of reading, writing,
and working independently. Students select from five
authentic reading and writing choices, working independently
toward personalized goals, while the teacher meets individual
needs through whole-group and small-group instruction, as
well as one-on-one conferring. These choices include: Read to
Self, Work on Writing, Read to Someone, Listen to Reading,
and Word Work.
For more information please visit: www.thedailycafe.com/daily-5
Fountas & Pinnell – The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark
Assessment System (BAS) seamlessly links assessment to
instruction along the continuum of literacy learning. This
comprehensive system for one-on-one assessment reliably
and systematically matches students’ instructional and
independent reading abilities to the F&P Text Level Gradient™.
For more information please visit:
www.heinemann.com/fountasandpinnell/BAS2_Overview.aspx
Jump Math – JUMP Math is a numeracy program. JUMP Math is dedicated to
enhancing the potential in children by
encouraging an understanding and a love of
math in students and educators. JUMP Math
replaces the self-fulfilling myth that some
people are born with mathematical ability
while others do not have the ability to succeed
with assumptions that all children can be led
to think mathematically.
For more information please visit: http://jumpmath.org/jump/en/Student Recognition
Student of the Week
Each week a student will be chosen to be recognized as the Student of the Week for
demonstrating Wabamun School PRIDE virtues.
Year End Awards
Every year in June we hold an awards assembly to recognize some of the great
accomplishments of our students.
Our Awards Program is set out as follows:
Citizenship - Students who have demonstrated improvement in self discipline, honesty
and kindness in the school community.
Outstanding Citizenship - Students who have demonstrated self discipline, honesty
and kindness in the school community throughout the school year.
Athletics - Students who have demonstrated participation in Extracurricular athletics
through their participation in athletics endeavors throughout the school year
Fine Arts - Students who have demonstrated Dedication to Learning through
Participation and productivity in their Fine Arts classes.
Accomplishments of Grades - Students in grades 6-9 who receive Acceptable standard
and Level of Excellence on PAT and final Exams.
Student Leadership - Recognize students for their participation in Leadership.
PRIDE Award - Outstanding all-around student - A student who is demonstrating
success in all areas, based on the School’s core virtues; Perseverance, Resilience,
Integrity, Determination, and Empathy.
WABAMUN SCHOOL
5305 - 50 Street Box 120, Wabamun, AB T0E 2K0
Phone: 780-892-2271 Fax: 780-892-4999
Email: wabamun@psd70.ab.caYou can also read
